Recognizing that cancer patients have the right to receive care that ensures effective prevention, early diagnosis, improved outcomes, optimal patient rehabilitation, and affordable health care.
HRES 1514 is a symbolic House resolution recognizing that cancer patients should have the right to access care focused on prevention, early diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and affordability. It does not create new laws or funding but formally states the House's support for five key care principles: access to advanced treatments at specialized centers, diagnostic testing, multidisciplinary care, and culturally appropriate information. This resolution directly addresses cancer patients and their families, highlighting disparities in care access. As a non-binding resolution, it has no legal effect but aims to raise awareness of cancer care challenges.
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Sep 2024
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Introduced Sep 25, 2024
Last action Sep 25, 2024
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Sep 25, 2024
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Sep 25, 2024
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Sep 25, 2024
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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State
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Grace F. Napolitano
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Judy Chu
DDemocratic
Co
Nanette Diaz Barragán
DDemocratic
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